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Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 vs Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 17identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense has 2.6 GHz more frequency range than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 (5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense has 560 mAh more battery capacity than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 (1560 mAh vs 1000 mAh). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 has 2 mm more width than the Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense (162 mm vs 160 mm). Gaming platforms supported: PlayStation 4 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2, Android, MAC, PC, PlayStation 5, iOS on the Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense. Backlight colour: Various on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2, Red/Green/Blue on the Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense.

  • Backlight colour
    • DualShock 4 V2:Various
    • PS5 DualSense:Red/Green/Blue
  • Bluetooth version
    • DualShock 4 V2:2.1+EDR
    • PS5 DualSense:5.1
  • Frequency range
    • DualShock 4 V2:2.4 GHz
    • PS5 DualSense:5 GHz
  • Product colour
    • DualShock 4 V2:Black
    • PS5 DualSense:Green
  • Power source
    • DualShock 4 V2:Cable/Battery
    • PS5 DualSense:Battery
  • Battery capacity
    • DualShock 4 V2:1000 mAh
    • PS5 DualSense:1560 mAh
  • Width
    • DualShock 4 V2:162 mm
    • PS5 DualSense:160 mm
  • Depth
    • DualShock 4 V2:98 mm
    • PS5 DualSense:106 mm

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Comparison of DualShock 4 V2, PS5 DualSense
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Input device3 differ
Device typeGamepadGamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffersPlayStation 4Android, MAC, PC, PlayStation 5, iOS
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-padD-pad, Home button, Options button, Share button
Reflex vibrationYesYes
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Built-in touchpadYesYes
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
Backlight colourDiffersVariousRed/Green/Blue
LED backlightYesYes
Force feedbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Number of axisKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Tilt sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Device interfaceBluetooth/USBBluetooth/USB
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR5.1
Frequency rangeDiffers2.4 GHz5 GHz
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGreen
Auto calibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomic triggersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Detachable cableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersCable/BatteryBattery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.65 V
Battery voltageKnown for one3.65 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers1000 mAh1560 mAh
Rechargeable batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers162 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers98 mm106 mm
HeightDiffers52 mm66 mm
WeightDiffers210 g280 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package typeDiffersWindow boxBox
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code9504908095049080
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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